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If cooking rice makes you nervous, know that you are not alone. Even really accomplished cooks get intimidated by making rice. Here’s a foolproof recipe for making perfect Basmati rice in a rice cooker.

Basmati rice is a type of white rice. It is more aromatic than plain white rice, with a slight nutty perfume. The grains are also longer than ordinary white rice.

Mawa (Khoya) is basically a dried evaporated milk solid, which is quite commonly used in North Indian desserts. Traditionally, Khoya (or Mawa) is made by whole milk thickened by heating it in an open iron pan. Here, I am creating it instantly in a nonstick pan by using only three ingredients-ghee, milk, and dry milk powder. We may use any good brand such as Nestle Dry Milk Powder in this recipe.

A crouton is a piece of rebaked bread, often cubed and seasoned. Croutons are used to add texture and flavor to salads, as an accompaniment to soups and stews, or eaten as a snack food. Usually, croutons are baked in big batches, in a traditional oven at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Here, I‘ve created the same recipe in on stove, using a wide-open heavy bottom pan. Homemade garlic croutons taste so fresh in comparison to store bought packed ones.

Rasgulla, also known as Rosogolla, Rasagola, or Rosogola is a popular syrupy dessert from India. It is made from ball-shaped dumplings of paneer or chhena dough, cooked in light sugar syrup. This is done until the syrup permeates the paneer dumplings.

Carrot halwa, also known as Gajar ka halwa or Gajrela is a traditional North Indian dessert made by simmering fresh grated carrots with full fat milk, sugar and ghee. This delicious creamy dessert is delicately scented with cardamom powder and garnished with chopped nuts.

When we cook carrot our body can better absorb beta carotenes compared to its raw form. The milk in Gajar ka halwa adds to the nutritional value of the dessert with its protein and calcium content.

Five Lentils Dal is also known as panchmel, or panchratna dal. It is a protein-packed lentil recipe which contains the goodness and nutritive qualities of 5 different lentils or dals. It is not only wholesome but also very delicious. This hearty and nutritious recipe comes from North India and can be made with or without onion and garlic.